Newcastle, UK - (8 July 2011) – Hilton Worldwide has announced
the signing of a franchise licence agreement with Cairn Hotel Group for
a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel at its recently acquired site at Newcastle
International Airport in North East England. Due to open in autumn this
year, the hotel will sit immediately adjacent to the airport and joins
a growing global brand which recently saw DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul
Moda become the brand’s 250th hotel worldwide.
DoubleTree by Hilton Newcastle International Airport will offer 179
guest rooms, 11 conference rooms, a business centre, fitness centre
plus extensive food and beverage options. With more than five million
passengers travelling through the airport each year, the site benefits
from easy access to the A1 (M) motorway and a direct metro service to
the city centre.
Rob Palleschi, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton, said: “DoubleTree by
Hilton is a fast-growing, global hotel brand that currently welcomes
the world’s travellers with more than 35 locations at international
gateway airports. With more than 250 hotels and resorts around the
world, including eight hotels across the UK, we are delighted to
continue expanding our UK presence into North East England by creating
a rewarding experience with our warm and welcoming style of hospitality
at the soon-to-be DoubleTree by Hilton Newcastle International Airport.”
DoubleTree by Hilton Newcastle International Airport guests will
benefit from the characteristic qualities found at the brand’s more
than 250 DoubleTree by Hilton locations around the world, including the
warm welcome of the brand’s legendary chocolate chip cookie presented
to every guest at check-in; an array of upscale amenities and guest
services; the rewards of the Hilton HHonors
a guest loyalty programme; and a unique and caring team member
commitment to the local community.
Patrick Fitzgibbon, senior vice president development, Hilton
Worldwide, said, “Hilton Worldwide continues to pioneer the airport
hotel concept and with this deal we will soon have properties at nine
international and regional airports across the U.K. & Ireland. We
have been keen to develop our presence in North East England, following
the continued success of Hilton Newcastle Gateshead and look forward to
welcoming our first guests at DoubleTree by Hilton Newcastle
International Airport.”
CHG director Aran Handa said: “As a family business based in Newcastle
we have watched this very well located hotel coming out of the ground
for the last few years. We are now absolutely delighted to acquire it,
and look forward to finishing it off and finally getting it open to the
public.”
Dave Laws, chief executive at Newcastle International, said: “This
announcement is outstanding news for Newcastle Airport and the wider
region. The prestige of DoubleTree by Hilton operating onsite will be
hugely popular with our customers. The company’s reputation for
exceptional service fits perfectly with our focus on putting the
customer at the heart of everything we do.”
DoubleTree by Hilton
is a proud member of the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of hotels, with a
fast-growing network that spans more than 250 hotel and resort
locations around the world. The upscale, full-service hotel brand has
seen remarkable growth since its European introduction in the spring of
2008 with 23 DoubleTree by Hilton hotels now open in nine countries
across Europe and eight across the U.K. Hilton Worldwide continues
to grow its presence in Europe, with more than 200 hotels currently
operating and more than 90 hotels currently in the development pipeline.
About DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels
With a fast-growing global collection of contemporary, upscale hotels
in more than 250 gateway cities, metropolitan areas and vacation
destinations across five continents, every little thing we do at
DoubleTree by Hilton inspires us to create a rewarding experience for
our hotel guests, our team members and the communities we proudly
serve. Our hospitality begins with a warm chocolate chip cookie
welcome upon arrival and continues with the award-winning Hilton
HHonors® guest loyalty programme, an array of fine services and
amenities and our longstanding CARE Culture tradition that empowers
more than 60,000 team members to provide the special comforts and acts
of kindness that make the traveller feel human again.
To make reservations at any DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, travellers may
visit our brand website at www.doubletree.com.
Social media users may connect with us at www.facebook.com/doubletree,
www.twitter.com/doubletree
and www.youtube.com/doubletreehotels.
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning
the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to
extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 92 years, Hilton
Worldwide has been offering business and leisure travelers the finest
in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is
dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest
experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of
more than 3,750 hotels and 615,000 rooms in 84 countries and include
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts,
Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites
Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton,
Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also
manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®.
For more information about the company, visit www.hiltonworldwide.com.